Construction dust and debris collecting attachment device for a vacuum

ABSTRACT

A construction dust and debris collecting attachment device for a vacuum may include a shell with an interior housing. The shell may have a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes may a drill and arbor port, a vacuum port, and a plurality of dilution holes. A vacuum fitting may removably attach to the vacuum port on the shell. The shell may be a half spherical shape. When producing a hole, the device may allow one person to drill the hole while controlling the dust and debris within the shell, and in turn collected into the vacuum.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to dust and debris collection and, more particularly, to a construction dust and debris collecting attachment for a vacuum.

Currently, people handling construction sites and the issue of dust and debris usually use a box to try to collect the dust and debris. The box does not contain the dust and debris. Multiple construction people have to handle the process, making it at least a two man job.

As can be seen, there is a need for a construction dust and debris collecting attachment for a vacuum which may allow the containment of dust and debris, and be handled by a single person.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a construction dust and debris collecting attachment device for a vacuum comprises: a shell, having a plurality of holes and an interior housing.

In another aspect of the present invention, a construction dust and debris collecting attachment device for a vacuum comprises: a shell, having a drill and arbor port, a vacuum port, a plurality of dilution holes, and an interior housing; and a vacuum fitting removably attached to the vacuum port of the shell.

In another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling dust and debris comprises: passing a hole saw arbor and an extension through a drill and arbor port of a construction dust and debris collecting attachment device, wherein the construction dust and debris collecting attachment device is defined by a shell having the drill and arbor port, a vacuum port, a plurality of dilution holes, and an interior housing; and a vacuum fitting removably attached to the vacuum port of the shell; connecting a vacuum to the vacuum port through the use of a vacuum fitting removably attached to the vacuum port; spotting the hole to be drilled along a flat surface; turning on the vacuum, wherein the suction from the vacuum seals the shell to the flat surface; drilling the desired hole; controlling the dust and debris within the interior housing of the shell; and collecting the dust within the vacuum.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a section view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged section view from FIG. 4 of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in use; and

FIG. 5 is an enlarged section view from FIG. 4 of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a construction dust and debris collecting attachment device for a vacuum that may include a shell with an interior housing. The shell may have a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes may a drill and arbor port, a vacuum port, and a plurality of dilution holes. A vacuum fitting may removably attach to the vacuum port on the shell. The shell may be a half spherical shape. When producing a hole, the device may allow one person to drill the hole while controlling the dust and debris within the shell, and in turn collected into the vacuum.

The present invention may allow one person to both cut holes within a ceiling, wall and the like, as well as be able to control the collection of dust and debris that may come from the production of the holes. Normally, this requires at least two people to handle the job. The present invention allows one person to handle both at the same time.

As is illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4, the construction dust and debris collecting attachment device may include a shell 10. The shell 10 may have a plurality of holes 11 and an interior housing. In certain embodiments, the shell 10 may have a half spherical shape. The shell 10 may be clear in color, and may be made from a material such as plastic, such as PETG, acrylic, or other similar material. The clear shell 10 may allow for the person to be able to view a hole that may need to be drilled. A drill and arbor port 12 may be located approximately in the center of the shell 10. In certain embodiments, the drill and arbor port 12 may be approximately ⅞ inches in width. A hole saw arbor extension may pass through the drill and arbor port 12, and may be connected to a drill 22. A vacuum fitting 16 may be attached to a vacuum. The vacuum fitting 16 may connect the vacuum to a vacuum port 14 located on the shell 10. The vacuum may be turned on to create suction that may seal the shell 10 to a ceiling or wall. Only one construction worker may be needed to drill a hole of up to approximately six inches, and be able to control the dust and debris within the interior housing of the shell 10 that comes with producing the hole. A plurality of dilution holes 18 may be located along the shell 10. The plurality of dilution holes 18 may be provided so that the vacuum may not over rev or over amp, which may prematurely shorten the life of the vacuum.

A method of making the present invention may include the following. A water heated and cooled aluminum or steel vacuum forming mold may be used to heat up the PETG or acrylic material to make it pliable. Once the material may be warmed up, the vacuum mold may form the sphere and then the material may cool. The vacuum port may be cut so the vacuum fitting used to connect a vacuum hose may be sealed in place when the vacuum may be in use. The vacuum hose used may be approximately 1¼ inches in width. The vacuum fitting may be a compression fitting or the like. The plurality of dilution holes 18 may be spaced evenly around a lip of the shell 10 and may be drilled through. In certain embodiments, the plurality of dilution holes 18 may be three dilution holes. In certain embodiments, the plurality of dilution holes 18 may be approximately ¼ inches in size.

A method of using the device may allow one person to drill a clean hole. In the past, this process would require two people to complete. The device may be used with a hole saw arbor, the extension, the drill 22, the vacuum and the like. When the desired hole saw may be used, up to approximately 6 inches, it may be attached to the hole saw arbor. The hole saw arbor may be attached to an extension and pass through the drill and arbor port 12. Once through the drill and arbor port 12, the extension may be connected to a drill 22. The vacuum may be connected to the vacuum port 14 located on the side of the shell 10. The vacuum may be turned on and a person may spot the hole to be drilled either on a wall or ceiling or the like. Allow the device to come in contact with a flat surface 20 on the wall, ceiling, or the like. The device may adhere to the flat surface by vacuum suction. The person may then start drilling the desired hole, while the dust and debris may be controlled within the interior housing of the shell 10, and may be pulled into the vacuum. Once the hole may be drilled through, the device may automatically release from the working point by the loss of vacuum pressure. The dust and debris may be controlled within the device and the suction by the vacuum may collect the dust and debris into the vacuum.

In certain embodiments, the device may be used for HVAC duct work, refrigeration copper line sets; plumbers installing fire sprinklers water and drain lines; electricians installing can lights and conduit or the like.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A construction dust and debris collecting attachment device for a vacuum comprising: a shell, having a plurality of holes and an interior housing.
 2. The construction dust and debris collecting attachment device of claim 1, wherein the shell has a half spherical shape.
 3. The construction dust and debris collecting attachment device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holes comprises at least a drill and arbor port, and a vacuum port.
 4. The construction dust and debris collecting attachment device of claim 3, further comprising a vacuum fitting removably attached to the vacuum port.
 5. The construction dust and debris collecting attachment device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holes comprises at least a plurality of dilution holes.
 6. The construction dust and debris collecting attachment device of claim 1, wherein the shell is clear.
 7. A construction dust and debris collecting attachment device for a vacuum comprising: a shell, having a drill and arbor port, a vacuum port, a plurality of dilution holes, and an interior housing; and a vacuum fitting removably attached to the vacuum port of the shell.
 8. The construction dust and debris collecting attachment device of claim 6, wherein the shell has a half spherical shape.
 9. A method for controlling dust and debris comprising: passing a hole saw arbor and an extension through a drill and arbor port of a construction dust and debris collecting attachment device, wherein the construction dust and debris collecting attachment device is defined by a shell having the drill and arbor port, a vacuum port, a plurality of dilution holes, and an interior housing; and a vacuum fitting removably attached to the vacuum port of the shell; connecting a vacuum to the vacuum port through the use of a vacuum fitting removably attached to the vacuum port; spotting the hole to be drilled along a flat surface; turning on the vacuum, wherein the suction from the vacuum seals the shell to the flat surface; drilling the desired hole; controlling the dust and debris within the interior housing of the shell; and collecting the dust within the vacuum.
 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the shell has a half spherical shape. 